Re: [Sheflug] Re: BlueYonder

[Will Newton <nospam [at] misconception.org.uk>]

On Fri, 2 Mar 2001, Stephen J. Turnbull wrote:

>     Chris> It's starting to become a common theme in telecoms
>     Chris> services...you don't need to buy anything as they'll
>     Chris> provide all the kit.
>
> Very young, aren't we.  "Starting"?
>
> Reversion to form is more like it.  Illegal in the U.S. for common
> carriers.  (Content providers can refuse to rent decoders.)

Just as an opposite view - Sky Digital lease the box for one year, then
it's all yours.

BTW, if anyone is interested in reasons why/not to do these rather fun
schemes I recommend "Secrets & Lies" by Bruce Schneier (for it is he).


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